Sentence examples for essential not from inspiring English sources

I find the vulgarity essential, not gratuitous".

And blotting is essential, not just because of the swords.

For a woman to be intelligent was not essential, not even particularly appropriate.

It's essential not to shame anyone in a group, particularly this age group 15-188).

Self-knowledge is essential not only to writing, but to doing almost anything really well.

The protection humans get from lysosomes is essential not just during famines.

The right question is whether the oil release was essential, not whether it was political.

Narcissism is essential not only to art and entertainment, but to all forms of public life.

Many readers think Dylan and the Stones are essential — not "too big" for this genre.

It is essential not to interrupt dialogue even on those issues where positions differ substantially.

First, there is a growing recognition within business that change is essential, not least for its own long-term future.